Piazza di Porto

Piazza di Porto, a fine dining restaurant rests along the seafront of Rethymno, Crete, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the cadence of the sea becomes part of the dining experience. Awarded Best Luxury Contemporary Cuisine in Greece, the restaurant presents a refined interpretation of Greek, Cretan, and Mediterranean gastronomy, an experience guided by precision, seasonality, and understated confidence. Each service unfolds with deliberation and grace, where detail and consistency shape a seamless journey from arrival to farewell. 

Its culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in heritage, yet expressed with contemporary clarity. Exceptional extra virgin olive oil, wild Cretan herbs, and carefully selected regional produce form the essence of every composition. Each dish is crafted with intention and restraint, allowing ingredient purity to lead while modern techniques enhance structure, texture, and harmony. Free from fleeting trends, Piazza di Porto preserves a clear and enduring gastronomic identity authentic, elegant, and resolute. 

Operating under Aquila Hotels & Resorts, the restaurant is guided by a leadership team whose cohesion defines its character. General Manager Eftychis Petrakis ensures that the timeless Greek principle of filoxenia is expressed in every gesture of hospitality. Executive Chef Stelios Vrontakis shapes a cuisine where innovation respectfully honors tradition; award-winning Sous Chef Simos Simakis brings refined technical artistry; and Captain Vassilis Vasilakis orchestrates the dining room with elegance, attentiveness, and refined service choreography.   

Through its unwavering dedication to quality, atmosphere, and structured guest experience, Piazza di Porto continues to elevate the landscape of modern Cretan fine dining.